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The W.A.M. Awards Timeline

An independent music competition honoring the year's best songs across every genre — with real promotion for the winners.

Last Day to Submit

July 15th

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Nominees Announced

September 14th

Nominee Seal

Nominees on Website

Nominee eBlast

Nominee Press Release

Winners Announced

November 17th

Awards Ceremony Broadcast on National Indie Talk Podcast

Played on 15 Podcast Outlets

Heard in 125 Cities

Awards Distributed

By December 1

Winners Seal

Winners Certificates

Winners Press Release

Winners eBlast

Winners Hosted on Website

Grand Prize Winner Receives Full PR Campaign

Winners Receive

The Grand Prize Winner receives a full, worldwide PR campaign provided by BWH Music Group's in-house PR Services — including reviews, interviews, press, and radio play. All winners receive a Winners Seal, certificate, press release, eBlast, and a feature hosted on the W.A.M. Awards website.

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